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The process of splitting white light into its seven constituent colours is called ______.

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The process of splitting white light into its seven constituent colours is called ______.

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  • reflection

  • refraction

  • scattering

  • dispersion

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Solution

The process of splitting white light into its seven constituent colours is called dispersion.

Explanation:

The phenomenon of the splitting of white light into its seven constituent spectral colours is known as dispersion. Refraction is bending of light, reflection is bouncing back, and scattering is random redirection.

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Chapter 2: Light - Multiple Choice Questions and Assertion-Reason Type Questions [Page 168]

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Frank Physics Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 2 Light
Multiple Choice Questions and Assertion-Reason Type Questions | Q 17. | Page 168
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